Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
Sony
75 Overall Score
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Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
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Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
85 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews
The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent value, especially for landscape and travel photography on APS-C cameras like the R7 and R50. Users appreciate the image stabilization and quiet autofocus, though some note the slow aperture limits low-light performance without flash or tripod. A few wish for closer focusing, but overall it's seen as a versatile, lightweight wide-angle zoom that delivers impressive results for its price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
- Effective image stabilization
- Quiet and smooth autofocus
Cons
- Slow maximum aperture (f/4.5-6.3)
- Limited low-light performance without flash
- No lens hood included
- Not recommended for full-frame cameras
- Some desire closer focusing distance
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Value for money 7
Size and weight 6
Image stabilization 4
Autofocus performance 3
Scores
Landscape
Professional
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Street
Macro
Portrait
Specifications
| Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm | Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 0.23x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm0.058score per dollar
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Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM0.160score per dollar
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SEL1635Z 16-35mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
